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N172 NFB

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,558 mi
Last recorded40,558 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 NFB
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 40,558 miles

play in n/s steering rack

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

excessive oil leak from engine

n/s rear handbrake cable security

n/s/f wing damage

o/s and n/s rear front spring hangers corrosion

o/s and n/s rear inner sill corrosion

o/s outer sill damage

o/s/r wing damage

Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

excessive oil leak from engine

n/s rear handbrake cable security

n/s/f wing damage

o/s and n/s rear front spring hangers corrosion

o/s and n/s rear inner sill corrosion

o/s outer sill damage

o/s/r wing damage

play in n/s steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,514 miles

corrosion to both rear upper damper mountings

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear front spring hanger mountings

corrosion to rear inner sills

damage to o/s/f front floor

engine oil leak

o/s/r wheel arch damage

Fail 22 Apr 2008 38,472 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to both rear upper damper mountings

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear front spring hanger mountings

corrosion to rear inner sills

damage to o/s/f front floor

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

o/s/r wheel arch damage

Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,402 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 21,390 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 2,371 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 2,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate becoming defaced

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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N172 NFB is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N172 NFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N172 NFB registered?

N172 NFB is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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